Introduction: “Three days without eating sour, walking in circles,” as the major heat is approaching, it is recommended for middle-aged and elderly people to eat more of this “natural sourness” for strong legs and a spirited mind!
As the old saying goes: “Three days without eating sour, walking in circles,” when it comes to eating sour, there is a lot to be considered. Acidic substances can inhibit the growth of bacteria in the intestines, regulate the intestinal flora, and prevent enteritis. Organic acids in acidic substances can promote saliva and gastric acid secretion after eating, stimulate appetite, and also have the effects of sobering up and helping with greasiness. As the major heat approaches, people often lose their appetite due to the heat. Eating some acidic substances can not only moisten the mouth, replenish nutrients, but also replenish energy and strengthen immunity. Especially for middle-aged and elderly people, it is advisable to consume more acidic substances.
Today’s protagonist is a type of “natural sourness,” which is currently widely available in the market. It looks delicate, plump, sweet, and sour, with a bright red color, making one want to eat it at first glance. Especially in terms of nutrition, it is rich in protein, vitamins, niacin, carotene, dietary fiber, and various trace elements. Moderate consumption can promote digestion, stimulate appetite, help with stomach discomfort, clear the liver, and relieve heat. It is the plum.
Rural elders often say, “Regularly eating sour prevents illness,” and there is some truth to this, especially in the major heat season when the weather is hotter. Middle-aged and elderly people should eat more plums. Eating a few plums every day can make your legs strong and your mind spirited! Next, I will share in detail a delicious way of preparing plums, more suitable for middle-aged and elderly consumption.
1. Rinse the plums with rice water mixed with salt and soak for about 10 minutes to thoroughly remove dust and impurities from the surface and to disinfect them for safe consumption.
2. Further process the washed plums by removing the stems, then make a few incisions on the surface with a knife, preferably deep enough to reach the core, to enhance flavor and improve texture.
3. For a crunchy texture, blanch the plums in boiling water for 3 minutes. If preparing for the elderly or children, cook in boiling water for 2 minutes to reduce the tartness and soften the texture for easier digestion.
4. After draining the plums, layer them in a larger bowl with sugar between each layer, covering the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerating. The next day, they will be ready to eat, convenient and tasty!
These marinated plums have a sweet and sour taste with a hint of fruitiness, especially refreshing in summer when appetites are low. Eating a few can both stimulate appetite and provide nutrition. “Three days without eating sour, walking in circles,” as the major heat approaches, it is recommended for middle-aged and elderly people to eat more of this “natural sourness” plum for strong legs and a spirited mind! I’m Xiaofeng, enjoy Xiaofeng’s food sharing, don’t forget to follow the foodie Fengzi!
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